The Orbit Report: Iowa Hawkeyes Loss, Scary Movies & Parenting Chaos

Welcome back to my little life in Iowa blog. This past week had it all — scary movies, football heartbreak, and parenting chaos wrapped up in one orbit.

First up, I went to see the movie Weapons. Honestly, it was terrifying — the kind of film that makes you jump at shadows and double-check behind the freeze-dryer. When I got home, my husband decided to add to the horror by hiding and jumping out at me. Let’s just say my heart rate hit record speeds. Note to self: scary movies and parenting definitely don’t mix.

Then came the Iowa Hawkeyes loss against Iowa State. The game was tied until the very end, when Iowa State kicked a field goal to win, 16–13. Brutal. Watching that was like seeing an Orbit Cream Crunch crumble in slow motion — painful, crunchy, and gone too soon.

And, of course, the kids had a short week at school. If you’re a parent, you know what that means: less classroom time, more “Mom, can I have a snack?” time. Luckily, we’ve got plenty of freeze-dried snacks in Iowa to fuel the madness.

So between horror films, Hawkeye heartbreak, and parenting overtime, it’s been a full orbit. But no worries — here at Torus Coffee Company, we’re always stocked with cosmic snacks to help us survive the chaos (and maybe even the next Hawkeye game).

Until the next Orbit Report,

 Sara Jane Shelvock

 CEO, Torus Coffee Company